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Eyesight Training

Description

Eyesight training consists of exercises to help ease eye strain and help your eyes feel better. There is very little scientific evidence suggesting that eyesight training can improve your vision, however, eyesight exercises have been proven to combat eye strain. Though eyesight training cannot improve conditions that already exist such as astigmatism or glaucoma, they can help with eye irritation.

Time Commitment

Up to 5 minutes per exercise.

Suggested Frequency

Every day.

Time of Day

Anytime.

How to Do It

There are many exercises you can do with your eyes. The most common exercises include:

20-20-20 Rule
Focus Change
Near and Far Focus
Figure Eight
Palming
Pencil Pushups
Brock String
Barrel Card

Find the right ones for you and put them into practice.

Required Equipment

Some exercises require some equipment, others do not.

Benefits

May ease eye strain
May improve vision
May help your eyes feel better
May delay need for glasses and/or contacts

Why it works

Eyesight training can work to improve vision and ease eye strain, however, eye exercises will not keep you out of glasses and cannot combat serious eye conditions or diseases. Taking daily breaks may delay your need for glasses and/or contacts in the long run.

Possible Side Effects

None.

Tips

Try different eye exercises to find the one that suits your needs the best.
Give your eyes a break and try an eye exercise after using computers, phones, TV, and tablets. Digital eye strain can have a real effect on your eyes.